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Best Urban Hotels 2017

Santa Clara 1728

Lisbon

Housed in an 18th-century pile on one of

Lisbon’s most romantic squares, Santa Clara

1728 is the fourth design-led property from

hotelier João Rodrigues. Perched on a

hill overlooking the Pantheon and the Tagus

river, the hotel was designed by Lisbon-

based architect Manuel Aires Mateus, whose

clean, modern interiors are a refreshing

contrast to the building’s ancient walls.

Worn limestone stairs lead to the six

suites, where coarse linens, pale woods

and furnishings by Antonio Citterio come

together in a neutral palette boosted by a

graceful duck-egg blue. Downstairs, unwind

with a Portuguese wine and dishes made

from fresh market produce. Mary Lussiana

Campo de Santa Clara 128, tel: 351.934 418 316,

santaclara1728.com. Rates: from €600

FROM TOP, THE

RECEPTION AREA, WITH

A LIVING DIVANI SOFA

AND DAVIDE GROPPI

‘MOON’ PENDANT;

ONE OF THE SIX SUITES,

FURNISHED WITH

PIECES BY ANTONIO

CITTERIO; SOLID

STONE TUBS AND

SINKS FEATURE IN ALL

THE BATHROOMS

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PHOTOGRAPHY: FRANCISCO NOGUEIRA